Tree Planting & Transplanting

Tree Planting Services in Asheville, NC

When you move into a newly built home, or open a new building for business, it is so easy to focus on the interior. Your top concerns may be where to put the new couch, or which office has the best view for you. Although your mind may be crowded with the stresses of decorating the inner chambers of your dwelling, it’s important that you do not forget to beautify the exterior. We believe that all occupied land in Asheville, NC is worthy of the beauty and value that trees have to offer. Trees offer many benefits that people often do not consider. These benefits include noise reduction, reducing land erosion, wind blocking and offering shade.

A Change of Scenery Requires More Greenery

Not everyone has a green thumb. However, everyone deserves a beautiful landscape. Let the professional tree planters at Family Tree Services lend our expert knowledge to your landscape. The results will be nothing short of magnificent. Our services are available within the Asheville, NC area.

Different Trees For Different Needs

Your Family Tree Services professional will be able to advise you of which type of tree stock is most advantageous for your needs. B&B trees (otherwise known as Balled and Burlapped trees) are the most commonly purchased trees for planting due to their ease of handling. However, there are other types which include bare-root trees, container-grown trees and boxed trees. Each has their advantages. For instance, boxed trees thrive best in soils with a sandy texture whereas container-grown trees are known for having more intact root systems.

Planting Trees Requires Care And Attention To Detail

Tree planting is not as simple as digging a hole and dropping something in it. At Family Tree Services, when you need shrubbery to be added, we provide you with trained tree planters. They are knowledgeable of site preparation and methods of protecting the trees from harsh elements until it’s time for planting. One of the top adversaries of young trees is extreme heat. Another formidable foe is lack of water. A trained planter knows that tree roots must remain watered before being placed in the ground.

The most opportune time to plant trees is while they are dormant. Any time between when the leaves fall off in the fall, or in the early part of spring is the dormant season. During this period, the cool weather facilitates root growth prior to the arrival of rain and heat. Rain combined with heat induces growth in the crown of the tree. This new growth requires more roots for nutrients to be delivered.

In continuing with the theme of care and attention when planting trees, the following steps are a few rules that should be adhered to for successful tree planting:

Dig A Hole: the hole that is dug for the tree should be wider than it is deep. So that the roots on the new tree can drive through the soil effectively, it is important to make the hole triple the size of the root ball. The depth of the hole should match the depth of the root ball.

Trunk Flare Should Be Visible: The point at which the roots spread out at the bottom of the tree is known as trunk flare. It should be slightly visible when the tree is planted. The trunk flare makes it easier to know how deep the hole should be.

Stake & Mulch: It has been proven that trees grow better without staking. However, tree staking adds support in situations where trees are more susceptible to damage in their first year after being planted. Along with staking, adding an organic mulch to the base tree area will serve as a blanket to insulate the tree from extreme temperatures.

These are only a few aspects of planting that provide the realization that professional tree services are greatly needed in Asheville, NC. The team at Family Tree Services is the one to call for speedy and expert tree care.

Tree Transplanting Services in Asheville, NC

Oftentimes, people may want their beloved tree to be moved to a new location. Despite this process being difficult, we can make it happen for you. There are different reasons why people may be interested in tree transplanting. A family may be moving to a new address and they want to bring their favorite tree with them. Sometimes, trees fill out the space of their current location and need more space. At times, particular landscaping projects call for trees to be relocated.

We’re going to be honest with you. Tree transplanting is no easy task. Also, mature trees are harder to move than younger trees. When moving mature trees, the level of shock to the roots increase. This is due to the necessity of pruning the roots. Root pruning encourages the growth of smaller, feeder roots. These roots help the tree to take in more nutrients after being transplanted. As with planting a tree, it’s always best to transplant a tree in the fall or early spring.

The new location of the tree is an important aspect to consider. If your tree is successful in its current location, you’ll need to find a new spot with comparable characteristics. The level of sunlight and soil quality must be close in comparison to the original tree location.

The life of a tree can be subjected to many changes that are out of the norm. We usually think of a tree standing in one place throughout its entire existence. However, you are now aware that tree location changes do exist. You also know that if you ever need any of these services, Family Tree Services is your one stop shop for all of your planting and tree transplanting needs.

Get In Touch With Family Tree Services Today!

We provide the very best in tree care solutions throughout Asheville & Buncombe County, North Carolina. Give us a call today for a free quote.